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How can technology and apps help with meal planning? Which ones are the most effective?

Candido Vedeniktov

Well, as a user of various meal planning apps, I can say that technology and apps have made a huge difference in my meal planning routine. With the fast-paced lifestyles we lead, it can be tough to ensure that we are eating nutritious and wholesome meals. But technology has made it easier than ever to plan, shop for and prepare healthy meals.

One way technology has helped with meal planning is the availability of recipe apps and websites that make finding and exploring new recipes much easier. Long gone are the days of flipping through dusty old cookbooks or trying to find recipes in outdated magazines. Nowadays, there are countless apps available such as Yummly, Pinterest, Tasty and so on. These apps help you find healthy or special dishes, provide lists of ingredients organized by grocery stores and provide ratings or reviews on those recipes by other users. They also let you create your own personal cookbook, so you don't have to worry about losing your grandma’s beloved recipes.

Another effective way technology has improved meal planning is by enabling meal kit delivery services such as HelloFresh, Blue Apron, Sun Basket or Purple Carrot. Meal kit delivery services provide ingredients for cooking a full meal right to your doorstep. The recipes are healthy and taste great, and each meal comes with all the ingredients you need making it easier to prepare dinner without running to the store every day.

Moreover, there are apps that help you track your food intake, calorie and nutrient intake, and water intake. These apps like Lifesum, MyFitnessPal or Cronometer help us track our meals during the day easily, making sure we stay on track with our goals.

But there's an app that I love the most – meal planning apps! An app like Plan to Eat, Mealime, Paprika Recipe Manager or Prepear can save tons of time and hassle by organizing your grocery lists, recipes, and meal plans in one place. You can add your own recipes, import them from other sources or use existing ones available on the app, create a balanced meal plan for the whole week, and generate a grocery list for what you'll need. These apps are ultimate life savers, especially if you're in a hurry, or you just want to simplify your meal routine.

To sum it up, technology and apps have significantly improved meal planning. From finding new, healthy recipes to getting meal kit delivery services to tracking your diet, these apps have revolutionized how we approach our daily meals. Additionally, you can always join food groups or communities on social media to get ideas or ask other people for advice and tips. So, my advice – download some apps, explore the web for healthy recipes and start planning out your meals. It can be a game changer.